Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMh-JLjONk/ Regenerative nanomedicine researchers now report the successful regrowth of spinal cord nerve fibers while minimizing the interference of scar tissue. This from Northwestern University and published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering . Investigators there engineered millimeter-scale human spinal cord organoids from stem cells and incorpo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMhrgcjtgO/ Neuroscientists at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center report that the neural support cell, the astrocyte, plays a crucial role in spinal cord healing following injury.  The publish their preclinical mouse study in the journal Nature . The astrocyte senses a cord injury whether near or far and releases a protein signal known as CCN1. CCN1 the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMhbjwkUaq/ Exercise protects your brain from Alzheimer’s dementia by strengthening your brain’s natural defense mechanisms. That’s the finding of a collaborative preclinical study by neuroscientists at University of California San Francisco and Duke University. The results are published in the journal Cell . Using aging mice the equivalent of 70 human years,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMhLW0DgZa/ A simple wrist-worn wearable device predicts when depression could hit, and it does so weeks to months before symptoms appear. That’s according to psychiatrists at McMaster University, with findings published in JAMA Psychiatry. Their study followed 93 Canadian adults with histories of major depression. Each wore an actigraphy-based wrist device,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMg57wD-s3/ Medical science has reached a new height. We now have the first wearable device that can actually measure human flatulence, farts, in real time. The research fartologists are actually University of Maryland cell and molecular biologists who now publish their gaseous findings in the journal Biosensors and Bioelectronics . Their study tested “smart...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMgqu8jx5R/ Autism is considered a condition that mostly affects boys. A new Swedish study concludes that, by early adulthood, autism diagnoses in males and females are nearly equal. This research now appears in The British Medical Journal . This observational study tracked 2.7 million Swedes born between 1985 and 2022 and followed for up to 37 years. For mal...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMgWsMmDEm/ Sugary drinks are linked to higher anxiety levels in teens and twenty somethings. That’s the finding from food science researchers at Britain’s Bournemouth University published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics . Their meta-analysis of 9 on-point studies collectively studying thousands of adolescents demonstrates that higher consumpt...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMgF3-Diz3/ Three out of four surgical patients admit they don’t complete their prescribed physical therapy homework. Problem is: that omission stalls their recovery. That’s according to data from a SSRS probability-based national survey analyzed by  rehabilitation specialists at the Ohio State University.  The survey of 1,006 U.S. adults with prescribed ther...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMfya2jeMp/ Insulin-dependent Type 1 diabetics cut their daily insulin requirement by consuming a low-fat vegan diet.  This the finding of a new study from Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine published in the journal BMC Nutrition.     The study analyzed data from 58 type 1 diabetics randomly assigned to consume either a vegan or a portion-controlle...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9Bo8yj7q8/ These tablets contain significantly more of the active ingredient 7-hydroxymitragynine, than the declared value of 7.5 milligrams per tablet. Use and overuse of this agent causes addiction, anxiety, depression, gastrointestinal distress, insomnia, seizures and withdrawal symptoms. Affected is Lot B# AAW.501.3. These recalled tablets were sold nati...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9BIiIEUGh/ These fake versions of this supplement contain undeclared tadalafil, the generic for Cialis, a prescription drug that can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure and other serious side effects for those taking nitrate medications such as nitroglycerin. Affected: counterfeit product labeled with the bogus lot number LOT308EXP03/28. These counterfei...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9ArTgDvIX/ Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, in elderly persons, and in others with weakened immune systems.  Affected: multiple lots of 60-count bottles with expiration dates from March 2027 through November 2027 including 5020591-6, 5030246-51, 5040270-79, 5050053-56, 5060069-80, 50800...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DU9APP7DinQ/ This baby food contains elevated levels of patulin, a fungal  mycotoxin that appears in contaminated fruit. Affected: lot 07174 with a Best By date of July 17, 2026 and a package code of INIA0120. This recalled baby food was sold in all states but Alaska , as well as in Guam and Puerto Rico . Do not feed this recalled baby food to your child and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8_ynNmF8S/ This recalled freeze-dried cat food lacks adequate levels of thiamine, Vitamin B1. Cats fed low-thiamine diets over time will develop gastrointestinal or neurological symptoms including decreased appetite, vomiting, weight loss, impaired walking, or seizures. Affected: 10-ounce bags with lot code C25288 and a Best By date of October 15, 2027. This...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8_T5QDSl1/ The jets create a suction force that allows a forcefully draws in a user’s hair, potentially submerges the head underwater, and leads to drowning. Affected:  jets in model year 2023, 2024 and 2025 spas, and jets sold as replacement parts. About 32,900 of these dangerous jets were sold in the US and about 853 were sold in Canada by independent pool...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8-sIuj-9O/ These baby seats are unstable and can tip over while in use leading to serious injuries or death to children from drowning. Affected is model BH-222. About 590 baby bath seats were sold at Amazon.com in September 2025. Stop using these recalled bath seats and contact Babibaby at CheerKid-Recall@outlook.com for a full refund. To receive the refund,...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DU8-PDIjZsX/ The sensing threshold on these detector is set too high creating a serious fire hazard with risk of injury or death. Affected is model number XG-7D04-KZ9Z. About 11,000 of these defective detectors were sold at Amazon.com from February 2024 through December 2025. Stop depending on these recalled smoke alarms and discard them in household trash. To...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DU89mrjDiGu/ The magnetic game pieces in these sets contain loose, high-powered magnets that pose an significant hazard to children. If swallowed, magnets attract o one another inside a child’s gastrointestinal tract and cause perforations, blockage, infections, or death. Affected: 4- and 6-player versions of “Colombia que linda eres” and “Cositas Colombianas”...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUun69eFMzh/ Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold brand oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada harvest area BC 17-20, also known as Nanoose Bay, with CLF number 1401656 have norovirus. The affected oysters have original harvest dates of December 30, 2025; January 20, 2026; January 26, 2026; and January 29, 2026. These oysters were d...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUunrcbDkuD/ This supplement contains undeclared tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction. If accidentally taken by anyone using a nitrate-containing drug such as nitroglycerin, it will trigger a dangerous blood pressure drop. Affected is batch number ENGOT24. This product was sold throughout the US as well as through third-party...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUunee6jWQ0/  An incorrect mixing process during their manufacture led to the formation of small corn starch clumps that pose a choking hazard particularly for young children and the elderly. The recall includes products with Best When Used By dates of May 9, 2026, May 10, 2026, May 11, 2026, May 12, 2026 and May 18, 2026. These brownie bites were sold at a li...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUunSCzDihw/ These fish that originated in Vietnam were not adequately eviscerated and retain internal organs that harbor harmful bacteria or other toxins. The recall involves Item number AF1410 with expiration date December 28, 2027.  These fish were sold at Asian grocery stores in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryla...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUunG_RDi9O/ Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or soy could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction. Affected are bars with printed or stamped batch labels L1300, L1300A, L1300B, or L1301A. The bars were sold in New York State during January 2026 through grocery retailers . Do not eat these recalled Chocolate Cherry or Pean...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUumzlxDovX/ This farm-raised Atlantic Salmon,, due to the potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is lot number 3896 sold in...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DUumhvRj2Gs/ This product violates the mandatory standard for consumer products containing button cell or coin batteries, since these lithium coin batteries can be accessed easily by children. If they ingest the batteries, they can suffer internal gastrointestinal tissue burns and perforations. About 8,100 light sets were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2...